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Despite losing the last three games by a combined total of 7 points, Rolling Meadows is encouraged by the competitiveness it has shown and the cohesiveness thats started to develop.
The last few weeks have been our best practices of the year, Meadows junior Matt Dolan said after scoring a career-high 25 points in Tuesdays 66-64 loss at Grayslake North. Were getting closer and closer.
Its also what Meadows coach Kevin Katovich has seen.
Were headed in the right direction, Katovich said. I keep saying it, one of these games were going to keep fighting and clawing and its going to go our way.
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Mike Shubic, one half of the Rand McNally/USA Today "Best of the Road" "Best for Food" team the "Road Bros," returned to Lewiston this week - but not to judge its culinary offerings.
"I met so many wonderful people here in the Niagara and Lewiston area, I thought it was just a great opportunity to come back, visit, and enjoy some of the things that I didn't get an opportunity to do while I was here," he said Thursday. "It's been fantastic."
It was almost one year ago that Shubic and Brian Cox visited Lewiston, which had won the online "Best for Food" vote in the 2012 Best Small Towns in America competition. In a three-day period, the "Road Bros" explored and dined at nearly every village restaurant.
Though Lewiston made a strong case, Santa Fe - and its signature pepper - scored better with the judges. The New Mexico town ultimately claimed the "Best for Food" title.
"It wasn't just our decision. We presented our findings to the panel of judges at 'Best of the Road,' " Shubic said. "I think one of the things that really stood out for Santa Fe was they have such a culinary identity. ... Everything is wrapped around this chile. I mean, from breakfast, lunch and dinner. Even in their desserts there's a yin and yang between the spicy - the heat, the savories - and the sweets. I think that's what really stood out is they just really had a culinary identity. And they had just an abundance of restaurants.
"While Lewiston was fantastic, I think, maybe the sheer size was another differentiating factor."
Shubic and Cox, both online travel video bloggers ("vloggers"), lived up to their "Road Bros" name last summer, making stops in Charlottesville, Va.; Burnsville, Minn.; Bloomington, Ind.; Walla Walla, Wash.; Santa Fe and Lewiston.
"The experience was, honestly, one of the best times, and one of the worst times of my life," Shubic said. "It was so much fun; it was so interesting; it was such a unique opportunity to really feel like a rock star going into these towns. It was a surreal experience."
In Lewiston, the "Road Bros" were given a police escort into the village, and were heartily welcomed by hundreds of community members. Shubic and Cox received a key to the village, VIP access to local attractions, and even a serenade.
"On the flip side, we were going nonstop for over a month. Every single day working 14, 16 hours at least," Shubic said. "And just being on the go all that time, I mean, you had no time for anything personal, whatsoever. You had all these obligations to write, to do videos and everything. It was just very overwhelming to be able to handle all of that - and then to be 'on,' if you will, in front of the camera; with the guests that we were dining with. It was emotionally draining.
"By the end, I think I must've taken a month off. Just not talking to anyone. Just kind of trying to get caught up."
Shubic has resumed traveling and has kept busy since wrapping up his "Best of the Road" commitments.
"I've been doing a lot of stuff for mikesroadtrip.com," he said. "I've been traveling a lot. Most recently, I went from Arizona; I spent five weeks going up to Toronto for the annual North American Travel Blogger Convention. I made a lot of stops along the way. I've been on a lot of press trips. I went to Puerto Rico. Just traveling around the country. And I'm planning on spending about two months in eastern Canada. I've been all over BC, Alberta and Nova Scotia, but nowhere in between."
This week, Shubic was spending time in Niagara County, lodging in downtown Niagara Falls and touring the canal region, the Wine Trail and Old Fort Niagara, courtesy of the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp.
"We went to Carmelo's yesterday, which, obviously, was a stop on the 'Best of the Road' - and it was also one of my top five favorite restaurants in Lewiston," he said. "I did a post on the top five best restaurants in Lewiston. They were one of them."
Shubic said his time on the road last summer bolstered his desire to find more places like Lewiston.
"I think one of the things, which I thought was so wonderful about 'Best of the Road,' is that it kind of dovetails what I do for 'Mike's Road Trip,' and that's kind of trying to discover these small towns in small-town America. Because I think they're kind of the unsung hero in the heartland of America," he said. "Everybody goes to New York or LA or San Diego or Seattle, but not a lot of people go out of their way to go to small-town America. And so I really enjoy discovering these small towns that exceed my expectations.
"And Lewiston was one that absolutely exceeded my expectations. I didn't expect it to be so charming. I didn't expect there to be so many fantastic restaurants, and the sites being right there by the river. I was highly impressed."
Lee Simonson, who led the volunteer charge for Lewiston in the "Best of the Road" competition, said the village, even in defeat, was the beneficiary of a multitude of riches. He cited "priceless national exposure on the Travel Channel," Rand McNally/USA Today's inclusion of Lewiston as a "Top Ten Best Small Towns in America" destination; and subsequent videos produced by Shubic "that showed Lewiston at its best."
"Lewiston proved, once again, the power of volunteerism," Simonson said. "The entire effort was initiated and organized by a group of citizens that had no name and no budget. And yet, we successfully competed against some of the top professional marketing organizations in the U.S."
In addition to revisiting Lewiston, Shubic recently reconnected with Cox.
"Funny enough, we actually were on the same press trip - completely unbeknownst to one another until maybe right beforehand - in Puerto Rico," he said. "We went on this amazing press trip put on by Diamond PR, and it was in conjunction with San Juan Marriott and the Puerto Rico tourism board.
"They sent six travel video bloggers down there, and we had several days to go around the island - they gave us a car - filming. And then we came back and had a day-and-a-half to edit. And then they had a film festival, where we presented our videos. They had, maybe, 100-plus people that were all in the travel-tourism sector viewing our videos. They had a panel of judges. And then they also had a viewer's choice award, which I ended up winning. So, that was fun."
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There is nothing more empowering than being part of a sea of people committed to changing the world. It's those moments that inspired Safe Kids to find a way to highlight our cause by giving all parents a chance to come together over the one thing we care about most: our kids.
Few people realize that preventable injuries are the number one killer of kids in the United States and a serious problem around the globe. Each year, more than one million children die from preventable injuries -- that's one child every 30 seconds -- and millions more are injured in ways that can affect them for a lifetime.
Can you imagine losing a child to an injury that could have been prevented?
When a child dies or is seriously injured, the lives of families and entire communities are changed forever. Too many families don't have access to the information they need to keep their children safe from tragedies such as drowning, car crashes, fires, and falls.
But these injuries don't have to happen. The important thing to know about preventable injuries is that they're preventable.
Since 1988 when Safe Kids was founded by Children's National Medical Center with support from Johnson & Johnson, we've been working with partners throughout the United States and around the world to keep kids safe from preventable injuries. And we've made progress -- a 55 percent decrease in the unintentional injuries among children.
But losing one child is one too many, and we don't want any parent to have to endure the loss of a child. We can and we must do better for kids and families.
With this in mind, we rallied our troops and declared May 18 as Safe Kids Day -- a day for communities to raise awareness and resources, and get involved so we can ensure that all children have the chance to grow up healthy and safe, and do all the great things kids were meant to do.
Celebrities are getting involved, too. Fashion photographer Nigel Barker, Top Chef personality Josie Smith-Malave, and U.S. Olympian Kristy Kowal are teaming up at a fabulous fun-filled event for the whole family at the Highline Stages in New York City sponsored by Children's Tylenol.
In honor of Safe Kids Day, we've created a "Safer in 7" challenge we want every family to take. When it comes to safety for children, we think about the basics: buckle up, wear a helmet, learn to swim, look both ways. But we sometimes forget some of the lesser-known things parents should think about such as button batteries, smoke alarms, and the dangers of distraction.
From the second our babies are born, we know we will do anything within our power to protect them. Join us on May 18 as we launch a movement to celebrate and protect all kids so they can grow up to be whatever they can imagine. Together, I know we can.
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2011 closed with good news out of Kentucky. On Friday Governor Steve Beshear refused to approve a Louisville hospital merger that threatened patient choice. Compassion & Choices, MergerWatch, the National Women's Law Center and other national advocacy organizations joined local activists to raise constitutional and public policy questions regarding potential threats to end-of-life and reproductive care. In announcing his decision, Gov. Beshear noted "significant legal and policy concerns."
Religious doctrine limits patient choice in over 600 of our nation's hospitals, nursing homes and HMOs. When a Catholic healthcare institution merges with a non-sectarian one, the Ethical and Religious Directives for Healthcare (ERDs) invariably control care provided by the merged entity. Compassion & Choices is committed to joining patient rights advocates to oppose the imposition of religious restrictions wherever the threat arises.
This proposal ceded control of Louisville's only public hospital to a Catholic healthcare company (St. Joseph Health System), and placed healthcare decisions in the hands of the local bishop and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. We applaud Governor Beshear for exercising good stewardship and ensuring that University Hospital (UNL) serves the public interest and needs for future generations of Kentucky citizens. "If this merger were allowed to happen," Beshear said, "UNL and the public would have only indirect and minority influence over the new statewide network's affairs and its use of public assets."
Despite assurances from architects of the merger, loss of public influence in healthcare could have disastrous consequences for the people who depend on publicly funded healthcare. The people could never again rely on their public institution to place the highest priority on community needs. The ERDs that govern Catholic healthcare enforce Catholic doctrine. Staff and administrators must balance that doctrine, when possible, with community needs. Some options remain forbidden, no matter how great or pressing the need may be. This balance can leave the community with uncertain and unpredictable service.
A doctor at St. Joseph Hospital – a defender of St. Joseph's Catholic identity – wrote of the confusing and contradictory statements made by hospital officials:
An Oct. 24 (Louisville) Courier-Journal article noted that on June 14, U of L Dean Halperin, "made a promise that we'll respect the ERDs of the Catholic Church," and on June 30, University Hospital CEO James Taylor stated, "we've also made the commitment that by joining the network with (SJHS) … we will adhere to the ERDs."
Now that a merger might be imminent, a different stance has surfaced. The merger partners state in an Oct. 19 Metro Board of Health (BOH) release that University Hospital "will not become a Catholic hospital and will not be required to follow the ERDs."
The Courier-Journal calls this "legal mumbo-jumbo." Nonetheless, University Hospital spokesman David McArthur would not concede that it was a position change, but "an evolution of our explanation."
Without governing authority, UNL and the citizens it serves could be forever tossed like a kite upon the changing winds of "evolving explanations" and changes in Church policy. In recent decades, the Vatican has become more conservative and U.S. bishops have required stricter obedience from Catholic healthcare institutions. No one can predict how Catholic doctrine or enforcement may change in the future, and once a public institution is lost, its accountability to the public welfare is lost forever.
So we welcome the new year with a celebration of effective community advocacy and a toast to elected officials who act in the public interest. Kentucky Reps. Mary Lou Marzian and Tom Burch helped inform the governor of advocates' concerns and urged him to stand up for all Kentucky residents and their right to comprehensive healthcare.
We remain watchful. Announcing his decision, the governor said "… I have determined that this proposed transaction is not in the best interest of the commonwealth …" The emphasis was his. Compassion & Choices will resist any proposal – in Kentucky or elsewhere – that fails to safeguard patient rights to a full range of end-of-life healthcare choices


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The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society.
100 years ago From the Newport Daily News, September 15, 1908
For several hours yesterday passengers arriving on the ferries were obliged to walk to their cottages or hotels, as carriages were not to be had for hire. The cause was not on account of their being busy, although the drivers were, their unusual activity being directed in trying to do credit to an excellent clambake at Caswell's grove on Howland avenue. When the dinner was served not a driver was absent, hence the dearth of carriages for hire. After the bake a ball game between the Jamestown ball team and the drivers started, but only ran five innings which was enough to prove the drivers had done so well by the clams that base ball required too violent exercise. Not a man of the drivers' team succeeded in crossing the home plate.
75 years ago From the Newport Daily News, September 18, 1933
The caddy tournament at the Beavertail Golf and Country Club was concluded Friday. (Those who played were Bill Stillman, Anthony Perry, who as winner received an Elgin watch, A. Santos, Sammy Curtis, Joseph Martin, Lawrence Robinson, Charles Benheimer Jr., and George Wright.)
Beavertail was the mecca Sunday for nearly everyone owning a car, and from early in the morning until late afternoon a line of cars could be seen making their way to the light. The surf was the grandest seen at Beavertail for many years and far exceeded in beauty that a few weeks ago during the storm.
50 years ago From the Newport Daily News, September 15, 1958
Continued opposition to the proposed $55,000,000 oil refinery in Jamestown can prevent its construction, Lewis Calvani, president of the Narragansett Bay Home Owners Assn., told the annual meeting yesterday at Rogers High School. About 150 attended.
From the Newport Daily News, September 23, 1958
A budget of $129,506 for the fiscal year starting Dec. 1 was adopted Friday night by the Jamestown Bridge Commission. The budget, $963 less than last year, includes $36,000 in maintenance and repair work. … Hull (Charles L., bridge manager) reported that gross revenue for the first 18 days in September was $1,752.92 or 10 per cent more than the same period last year.
25 years ago From the Newport Daily News, September 16, 1983
The Save the Golf Course Committee Wednesday night made plans to attend a Department of Environmental Management meeting on open space Sept. 22
15 years ago From the Jamestown Press, September 16, 1993
Drug Enforcement Administration officers have confi scated 101 marijuana plants in Jamestown within the last two weeks. After flying-over the island on Aug. 31 and again on Sept. 9, the DEA confiscated plants from three locations.
The National Guard is set to start delivering water in four 5,000 gallon tank trucks this morning to replenish North Pond reservoir, which now contains less that a month's supply of water.
10 years ago From the Jamestown Press, September 17, 1998
Following a detailed report from the Ft. Wetherill Committee, the Town Council has decided it needs more information from the state Department of Environmental Management on its plans for the state's 7.5- acre parcel overlooking the mouth of the bay.
No sooner had beach traffic cleared up by Mackerel Cove than the bulldozers moved in. While questions about the significance of archeological features on Southwest Avenue continue to hold up most of the road projects, the area near the beach has been cleared by the archeologists and Narragansett Indians for construction.
The Conanicut Island Land Trust's heyday will feature the newly acquired Godena Farm as the centerpiece of the event to be held on Saturday, Sept. 26. Manuel Godena farmed the 22-acre property for many years and it was his wish to see it remain a farm, said Jack Hubbard, president of the CILT.


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Razing homes: County receives money to demolish homes
More than $215,000 in state money has been awarded to Auglaize County for the demolition of vacant and blighted homes.
"This money is being allocated to allow for reinvestment, to spur growth and property values," Auglaize County Commissioner Doug Spencer said. "It just gives another resource for villages, cities and townships to deal with blighted or dilapidated property. It's a way to take these homes and increase the land value, renew the property and better the neighborhood."
The money, part of grants made available to every county in the state by the Ohio Attorney General's Office through the Moving Ohio Forward Demolition Program, is part of a settlement with five of the nation's largest mortgage servicers over foreclosure abuses, fraud, and unfair and deceptive mortgage practices.
Of the $330 million awarded to the state, $75 million was allocated to Ohio's 88 counties to demolish vacant, abandoned and blighted properties that detract from existing home values and create a toxic breading ground for crime, according to grant program guidelines.
On awards of $500,000 or less, including the $215,777 to be made available for Auglaize County, no matching funds are required. Each county's allocation formula was based on the percentage of foreclosures filed there between 2008 and 2011.
A lead entity in each county had to apply and be approved in accordance with eligibility criteria before funds were made available. Homes eligible for demolition through the grant need not meet any kind of low- to moderate-income eligibility, but they must be vacant and located in an area zoned for residential property. Before the houses can be demolished, the county has to obtain the owner's permission as well as the permission of the bank if a lien or mortgage remains on the property.
Auglaize County officials plan to act as the lead agency in executing the grant funding and would need to enter into sub-recipient agreements with cities, villages and townships for them to utilize the money for demolitions.
"This money will be open to all cities, villages and townships in the county," Spencer said.
While the cities of St. Marys and Wapakoneta already have an existing list of 15 properties for possible demolition, Spencer said there should still be plenty of other funds available for houses outside city limits.
According to Auglaize County's grant application, most of the properties on the current list are in residential neighborhoods, with a few located along the fringes of developed areas. There is no major concentration of vacant blighted properties within any one area or neighborhood, with units scattered throughout the county.
"The properties located in the smaller villages and less populous townships are highly visible as expected and their removal will greatly benefit the surrounding properties and the community as a whole," according to the information Auglaize County officials submitted.
While Spencer said they have yet to decide how the list of projects would be determined and if the county would establish any parameters, it is possible they may follow general guidelines set several years ago when the county received federal funding for the demolition of six homes in low- to moderate-income areas.
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The Oakland Athletics have opted to bring back first-base coach Tye Waller and third-base coach Mike Gallego for the 2012 season.
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The Oakland Athletics hired Joel Skinner as their new bench coach and Gerald Perry as their new hitting coach Wednesday, Oct. 20, according to The Associated Press. Skinner replaces Tye Waller, who will now serve as the first base coach. Waller replaces Todd Steverson. Previous hitting coach Jim Skaalen's contract was not renewed. Pitching coach Curt Young, third base coach Mike Gallego and bullpen coach Ron Romanick will all return.
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I have Vista Ultimate and don't experience any of the problems listed by other people.
All games work fine, even older ones (except 16bits games under dos because I have Vista x64 which only runs 32 and 64 bits).
My computer runs faster with Vista then with XP pro, since XP pro can't handle all the resources my PC has to offer very well.
As for games made for Win xp I get like 5~10 frame loss, but when compatible directx 10 and Vista build they run faster then on win xp.
I never run UAC to start with, thats for the people who aren't able to protect and use their computer like it should anyways.
Also Vista Ultimate only uses 600Mb of ram and 1gb pagefile which is very low.
Vista doesn't start acting weird after running 3 weeks like xp does, in fact SP1 isn't out but it runs for about 1~2 months fine before acting weird (non stop, no reboot, ignore update reboots).
And lastly, Vista can deal with crap better then xp does, vga driver crash in xp = bsod and reboot, in Vista=relaunch vga driver and resume the job.
Vista, properly configured, with up to date drivers and a system that isn't strangling him but allow him to use all his potential, is better then xp.
If you want to know what I mean by properly configured just ask me.


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AMERICAN IDOL bosses have played down the drama between co-judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey following a vicious on set bust-up this week (begs01Oct12), insisting the line-up is "one of the best, most passionate" panels they've ever had.
The two new additions to the show were filming an audition in Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday (02Oct12) when they became embroiled in a huge argument over a contestant, with the Starships hitmaker unleashing a furious, foul-mouthed tirade at Mariah Carey.
Footage of the fall-out leaked online and reports suggest Nicki Minaj continued her rant as she walked off set, and allegedly raged, "If I had a gun I would shoot her (Mariah Carey)."
Idol's executive producer Nigel Lythgoe insisted the death threat story is "absolute rubbish", while Mariah Carey later admitted she was beefing up her security for her own protection - prompting Nicki Minaj to accuse her co-judge of playing up the incident to gain public sympathy.
However, TV bosses have now released a statement in a bid to move on from the controversy, insisting they "can't imagine a better group" to be on the judging panel this year (12).
The note, released on Friday (05Oct12) reads, "This is one of the best, most passionate, dynamic and invested judging panels we've ever had. We love and support all of the judges and the fantastic work they are doing, and we can't imagine a better group to find the next American Idol.
"Despite all the accusations and media speculation - much of which is inaccurate - production is going extremely well today and the judges are focused on finding the best talent here in Baton Rouge (Louisiana)."
Country star Keith Urban has also joined original judge Randy Jackson on the Idol panel following the departure of Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez earlier this year (12).


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Varsity Girls Soccer
Important Dates (2016 Season):
- First Practice Date: Aug. 25
- First Contest: Sept. 9
- Last Date to Count for Tournament: Nov. 3
Scheduled Playing Dates for the 2016 Girls Soccer Tournament:
Soccer Championships will be played using an Open Tournament format.
Scheduled Playing Dates for the 2016 Girls Soccer Tournament:
A listing of tournament divisions is available on the boys soccer and girls soccer page at ciacsports.com.
Soccer Championships will be played using an Open Tournament format.
Playdown (if necessary) Saturday, November 5, 2016
First Round Monday, November 7
Second Round Wednesday, November 9
Quarter-finals Friday, November 11
Semi-finals Monday-Tuesday, November 14-15
Finals Friday-Saturday, November 18-19
All weekday tournament games shall start promptly at 2:00 p.m. Home team has the option to play either at 2:00 p.m. or at 4:00 p.m. if they have lights. If the game is started after 4:00 p.m. it must be by mutual agreement. If a later start is mutually agreed upon the tournament director must be informed of the new starting time. Games played on Saturday or a holiday, starting time will be at the mutually agreed time of the teams involved. The tournament director will determine the starting time if no mutual agreement is reached. From semi-final games on, the tournament director has the authority to schedule night games, consent from the participating schools is not required.


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Upton hit an RBI double in the 11th inning and Tampa Bay beat the Blue Jays 5-4 on Wednesday.
"I think I'm understanding the strike zone and trying to stay aggressive, and right now I guess I'm not missing any pitches," said Upton, who homered in both Monday and Tuesday's games. "Right now that's the approach I have and it's working out for me."
Speedy Rich Thompson was hit by a pitch from Darren Oliver (0-2) to start the 11th and scored on Upton's one-out drive into the left-field corner.
"When I hit that ball, I thought it was going to be second and third with one out, and when I went into second base he was already around," Upton said. "It kind of blew my mind that there was no play at the plate."
Jake McGee (1-1) struck out two during a perfect 11th.
Tampa Bay took two of three from the Blue Jays, and have won 15 consecutive home series against Toronto.
The Rays nearly won it in the ninth on Drew Sutton's two-out infield single, but second baseman Omar Vizquel threw out Carlos Pena, who tried to score from second on the play.
After Jose Bautista doubled with one out in the eighth, Joel Peralta replaced James Shields and gave up a two-run homer to Edwin Encarnacion that tied it 4-4.
"We make a rush late to tie things up, and kind of ran out of time," Blue Jays manager John Farrell said.
Shields, who was looking for his seventh win of the season, allowed three runs and seven hits over 7 1-3 innings. He struck out 10 and walked one.
Tampa Bay took a 2-1 lead during the first when Sutton's double off Ricky Romero scored Pena and Matt Joyce, who both walked. Joyce and Luke Scott both had RBI grounders as the Rays extended the lead to 4-1 in the third.
"We're not playing the best baseball right now," Shields said. "Defensively, offensively, we're not up to where we want to be, but we're finding ways to win."
Romero gave up four runs, two hits and a career-high seven walks in six-plus innings. The left-hander, who also hit a batter, has walked 21 over his past four starts.
"It's frustrating," Romero said. "I beat myself, again."
Bautista put the Blue Jays up 1-0 on his 12th homer this season in the top of first. He has seven homers and 14 RBIs over his past 13 games.
Yan Gomes hit a fifth-inning sacrifice fly that got Toronto within 4-2.
Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie made a diving catch on Chris Gimenez's fourth-inning bunt. Romero, who was also pursuing the ball near the third-base line, was able to leap over Lawrie and avoid a major collision.
NOTES: Tampa Bay owner Stuart Sternberg was at the game. The Rays (27-18) have 10 players on the disabled list, including 3B Evan Longoria and OF Desmond Jennings. "Taking in all of the factors, I feel great," Sternberg said. "I like our position, where we are right now. I don't know how we're getting it done, but we're getting it done." ... Bautista has 125 homers with the Blue Jays, which ties him for eighth on the franchise list with Fred McGriff. ... Toronto 2B Kelly Johnson struck out in all four at-bats against Shields. He doubled off Fernando Rodney in the ninth. Johnson left after the ninth-inning at-bat because of recurring left hamstring tightness. "As the game went along it wasn't any increased pain, but the tightness continued," Farrell said. ... The Blue Jays and Double-A New Hampshire have agreed to a two-year player development contract extension for 2013 and 2014.


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There is considerable frustration with insurance coverage today. It seems any number of plans routinely deny coverage, sometimes for no clear reason. Often, the denial has nothing to do with the provider, the therapies, the techniques or the care plan.
Measured benefit is the key here. When you provide treatment, your update notes must show that the progressive care provided is making a difference for that patient. This is not simply an improved number on a 1-10 scale on each visit – that is a subjective measure and is easily dismissed. If the only goal of treatment is making someone feel better, then there are lots of chemical substances – legal and otherwise – which serve that purpose.
As chiropractors, we focus on improving structure and function, and ultimately health. There is more to what we do than just "feel good" and that must be clearly delineated in the patient's record. There are a number of tools / options to draw from that can be used to show measured benefit for a patient:
1. Orthopedic Testing
Orthopedic testing is one of the easiest tools in the box. If a specific maneuver elicits pain and this finding improves with care, that is a positive benefit. As I mentioned before, just one test is not considered enough to render a diagnosis; make sure you have three, four or five tests to the area of complaint. Also note at which point during the maneuver the test is positive. Pain with a SLR at 30 degrees as an initial finding changing to pain at 60 degrees shows improvement. The pain component is still subjective, but the motion to the point of pain shows a significant objective improvement.
2. Functional Capacity Testing
This includes tests such as range of motion and muscle testing. If a patient can't move their neck or raise their arm due to pain, we would count these as initial findings. On update evaluations, we should be able to show improved motion and/or strength. Functional capacity standards typically require these actually be measured. When I was in school, the standard was goniometers and manual resistance, but now there are calibrated tools to measure these findings; often if you do not have specific measurements your assertion of improvement can be questioned.
3. Outcomes Questionnaires
Outcomes questionnaires are also well-established and recognized tools: Neck Disability, Oswestry, Rand-36, etc. It must be understood that these are not meant to measure pain, but to measure how a patient's pain affects their ability to pursue their daily activities. They are objective measures of how the patient's subjective complaints affect function.
4. Palpatory Findings
I am not listing this farther down the list because it is not as important, but because palpation findings vary from provider to provider, and they must be very well-documented. Areas of spasm, congestion, tautness / tenderness, etc., are all reasonable findings. Motion palpation and joint restriction findings should also be noted. In my files I always note which leg is functionally short and which sacroiliac is more fixated. Palpatory findings are important, but should not be the end-all of your objective findings.
5. Patient Information
The patient will often provide valuable objective information, but sometimes you need to ask for it. If they were injured and have gone back to work – that is a measured improvement. If they were only working four hours and are now able to work six – that is a measured improvement. Less rest breaks or downtime, less medication, less need for therapy, and even return to recreation activities can all be considered objective improvements if documented accordingly. Patients in pain often have a loss of sexual function – so return of function would also be an objective improvement. Remember to also note comments from other providers; if another physician states in their record that your care is benefiting the patient, make sure you recognize that in your notes.
Keep in mind that there is no magic recipe. I can't guarantee the above will resolve all the issues of insurance denial, but if your notes clearly document that your care is showing measured benefit for the patient, you will have the tools you need to argue in defense of your care. In addition, I discussed options for the "Objective" part of your daily notes, but don't neglect the "Subjective," "Assessment," or "Plan" sections, either. At the end of the day, it is the responsibility of the doctor to document care and periodically review notes to make sure they accurately delineate the findings and care provided.
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Editor's note: The Lancaster News is tracking the progress of Katie Stogner and Jeff Holden as they undertake the Island Sun Tanning and Fitness 12-week Challenge for 2012. Here is their second progress report. You can also follow their progress at stevelewisplan.com.
Katie's story
Four weeks down and I am so glad I did this. I have made some serious progress already, although I have a long way to go. I tend to be a little impatient, so to finally see some significant changes really helps me focus.
NASHVILLE – When Lancaster native Kassie Jordan hits the stage with her band, she knows immediately who the movers and shakers along Music Row are.
Hailed by one critic as "one of the hardest working girls in music around Nashville and a force to be reckoned with," the 2000 Buford High School graduate just released her first CD, "Timing," on Feb. 19.
Sitting in the waiting room at the doctor's office, we were indeed waiting our turn.
I glanced up to see a ghost from my past, whom I hadn't seen since making the final arrangements for my mother and father so many years ago.
My son was oblivious to the man's presence and was engrossed in a story about the recreational upgrades for Indian Land in Wednesday's copy of The Lancaster News.
I nudged my boy and asked, "Hey, you know who that fella is?"
Name: David Williams
Age: 63
Address: Copeland Road, Heath Springs
Family: Wife, Andrea; two sons, Lee and Nelson and three grandchildren, David Michael, Caroline and Savannah
Job: Auto body repair, Snipes Co. Auto
Church: Heath Springs Baptist Church
Hobbies: Boating and fishing
Favorite book: The Bible
Sometimes, what isn't visible tells the story.
Take Janna Noland, for instance.
Right now, the 17-year-old senior at Carolina Christian Academy is putting the finishing touches on her Girl Scout Gold Award project.
An Ambassador Girl Scout with Troop 645 in Great Falls, Janna is hand-making 21 tote bags that will be filled with baby items to hand out at Springs Memorial Hospital the week of March 12.
That week commemorates the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts.
Damien Ward had heard enough.
Ward had already been on the dance floor several times Saturday night at the Fairway Room with his dressed-to-the-nines daughters, Emeliana, 6, and Olivia, 5, at the annual Girl Scouts Father Daughter Dance.
Emeliana is a member of Daisy Troop 2339 and Olivia is a Girl Scout in the making. Second-generation Girl Scouts, their mom is Emily Evans Ward, who earned her Gold Award.
The men's prayer breakfast at First Presbyterian Church began 23 years ago in 1989 by Brooks Johnson and Steve Williams Jr., Judd Funderburk, Harold Rowell, Charlie Franks, Frazier Kirkpatrick and Harvey Stewart, who are all now deceased, as well as others.
It's was just after Hurricane Hugo came through.
Since I was alone, it was a lucky day when I was invited to attend for a time of good fellowship with other Christian men.
For Katie Stogner, here and now is the stream of sweat beads dripping from her chin onto the rubber floor of Island Sun Tanning and Fitness on Pageland Highway as owner Steve Lewis encourages her through a grinding workout. Captured on video, there is no place for her to hide the here and now.
Stogner's future is wearing that pair of black leather pants hanging in the closet of her Indian Land home.
But to do that, she hopes to lose 30 pounds, much of it coming from the birth of her son, Thaxton, on Dec. 7.
Name: Mindy Martin
Age: 30
Address: Buford community
Family: Husband, Gary, 33, and a son, Nathan, 7
Pets: Jagger, a lhasa apso, and Foxy, a Himalayan cat
Job: Master colorist, stylist and eyelash extension specialist and Mane Street Hair Designers
Church: Crestview Baptist Church
The room was abuzz with laughter and friendly chatter as women from across the area gathered for the Christian Women's Connection birthday luncheon on Tuesday.
But this sort of camaraderie isn't unusual. It's like this every time these women of faith gather to encourage one another as they enjoy a meal together.
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No. 8 Mizzou Softball Completes Ole Miss Series Sweep with 12-0 Win
OXFORD, Miss. - No. 8 Mizzou finished a series sweep of Ole Miss with a five-inning, 12-0 win on Sunday at the Ole Miss Softball Complex, using a combined no-hitter from two-time All-American pitcher Chelsea Thomas (Pleastantville, Iowa) and fellow senior Lindsey Muller (Stilwell, Kan.) to shutout the Rebels. The Tigers were led offensively by sophomore 1B Kelsea Roth (Yorba Linda, Calif.), who blasted her eighth home run of the season, as well as a 2-for-2 performance from freshman 2B Emily Crane (Troy, Mo.).
The Tigers' win improved their record to 15-2 overall and 4-1 in Southeastern Conference action. The Rebels dropped to 18-15 (1-5 SEC) with the loss.
Thomas pitched 3.0 innings for the win (7-1), allowing zero hits and striking out four Rebels. Muller followed with 2.0 innings of work, also allowing zero hits and recording three strikeouts.
Mizzou started with three-straight, four-run innings. The game began with the second-straight leadoff double from Crane. A fielding error on a sharply hit grounder by sophomore 3B Angela Randazzo (Poway, Calif.) scored both Crane and senior LF Nicole Hudson (Webb City, Mo.), who reached base on a fielder's choice, giving Mizzou a 2-0 lead. Roth's home run to center field brought in Randazzo to set the Tigers' advantage at 4-0.
In second inning action, sophomore RF Kelsi Jones (Carmel, Ind.), sophomore SS Corrin Genovese (East Amherst, N.Y.) and Crane hit singles to load the bases with zero outs. A sacrifice fly from senior CF Jenna Marston (St. Louis, Mo.) and a bouncer hit to second base by Hudson for a fielder's choice scored Jones and Genovese to put Mizzou up 6-0. Randazzo followed with a double to right center to score Crane. The Tigers' notched their fourth run of the inning with a sacrifice fly from Muller that brought in Hudson for an 8-0 lead.
Mizzou kept the bats going into the third inning with hits from senior IF Princess Krebs (Lithonia, Ga.) and pinch-hitting redshirt freshman Alyssa Cousins (Carrollton, Texas), along with walks earned by Jones, Crane and Hudson. The Tigers finished their third turn at the plate with their final advantage of 12-0 in place.
In the fifth inning, Marston earned the 116th walk of her career to move into sole possession of No. 1 all-time in walks at Mizzou. The base on balls, the seventh of her 2013 campaign, broke her tie with former Mizzou standout Jen Bruck (2005-08). Hudson narrowly trails Marston and Bruck in third all-time with 114 career walks.
The Tigers next return to The Show-Me State for a neutral-site doubleheader with Big Ten foe Illinois in St. Louis, hosted by Lindenwood, on Wednesday, March 20. The games are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.


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A little over a year ago I bought a big Logitech gaming keyboard. At the time I said ask me in a year how it had been to use. Well it was awful to use because of the sculpted keycaps that my fingers caught on when typing making me press multiple keys all the time (and the way I hammer keys, I'm surprised the backspace key didn't wear out). It was also enormous, taking up far too much of my desk space. and every so often the Logitech software would just forget all of my customisations, meaning I never really used the per-key lighting because it was a pain to set it all back up again. I finally snapped and it has now been replaced:
It's a Corsair K65 RGB. It has Cherry MX Red keyswitches which are a little nicer than Logitech's that the G910 used, though they're also quite a bit louder. It feels a lot like the late 80s/early 90s IBM one that we still have one of at work. I can type so much more quickly on this thing, it's amazing. It has the same per-key lighting as the G910, but none of the extra stuff. I will miss the scroll-wheel style volume control though.
And yes, I bought one of the matching Corsair RGB mouse mats to go with it. The cheap, massive mouse mat I bought last year turned out to be nearly impossible to clean properly. It was £30-something in the Amazon sale a few days ago and I couldn't resist. It is, as you'd sorta hope if you were spending the RRP of £60ish, a really good mouse mat, and it tracks better than the cheap thing.
Thankfully the G502 mouse remains the best mouse I've ever used, so at least one thing from that order survived.


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GTA V has the highest budget recorded in history even after adjusting for Inflation. Comparing GTA V to Top Hollywood movies we see that its budgets exceeds even the likes of Avatar. Comparison of Budget between GTA V and other AAA Titles and Hollywood Movies is given.
And it's not even a Next Gen game. They'll make it back easy being a multiplatform and having massive preorders.
ok this is i think the same exact thing that was said about GTA 4 and then completely debunked by rockstar. so yea here we go again
if this is true they'll clearly bring it to next-gen. so many people would buy the game again. open world games are set to show the most improvement next gen


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Pauline E. Ruschau, 84
Pauline E. Ruschau, 84, of Ohio 119 in Maria Stein, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at St. Marys Living Center.
She was born on Oct. 21, 1928, in Coldwater to the late Louis and Rose (Spoltman) Mescher.
She married Jerome "Jim" Ruschau on May 29, 1954. He preceded her in death on Nov. 9, 2003.
She is survived by children, Michael and Karen Ruschau of Cridersville, Sandra and Tim Hirschfeld of St. Marys, Mark and Theresa Ruschau of New Bremen, David and Molly Ruschau of Avon; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother Linus and JoAnn Mescher of Celina.
She was preceded in death by brothers and sister, Carl, Ralph, Wilfred, Don Mescher and Lucille Homan.
She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Maria Stein, the Director of Religious Education of St. John Parish, member of the Ladies Sodality of the Church, a Library Volunteer at Marion Local Schools and a member of American Legion Auxiliary in Maria Stein. She was an avid reader and loved word puzzles.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Maria Stein, the Rev. Tom Brenberger celebrant.
Friends may call at Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday.
Burial will take place in St. John Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Friends of the Coldwater Public Library.
Condolences may be made at Hogenkampfh.com.


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Interview with Andrew Foust, Composer of Thought Sounds 2: Focus
Andrew kindly took the time to talk with me about what inspired him to become a composer, and the challenges and process involved in the massive task of creating Thought Sounds 2: Focus. Enjoy!
Q: What's your background and history with music, and what made you want to get involved in composing?
Andrew: I started playing guitar when I was 15, playing in all sorts of bands in high school. After graduating I attended the Atlanta Institute of Music where I studied Jazz Performance and Music Theory. While in Atlanta I purchased my first synthesizer (a Yamaha V-50). Given this was 1990 the sound choices on the keyboard were limited, so I became very skilled at programming my own sounds and along the way realized that what I was really after was composition. Around the same time I heard the James Horner's score for Star Trek II, and I knew immediately I wanted to be a film composer. Later I studied Music Composition at the University of South Carolina. Since then I've worked tirelessly to build my studio and master my craft. I've written for independent films, advertising, theater, multimedia, as well as extensively licensing my music.
Q: How did you approach writing music for the specific purpose of helping listeners to focus? From a composing standpoint, what did you feel needed to happen in the pieces, or not happen, to meet the goals of this collection?
Andrew: Well it was a bit of a challenge at first, but once I had a few pieces under my belt it started making sense. To start there were the basic restrictions of little to no percussion and the need for a constant bed of music at all times. Initially I wasn't concerned with this, but I quickly realized how creative I had to be to write completely without percussion. I write a good deal of orchestral music, so I basically had to approach all of the styles like I would an orchestral piece. Also, instead of having non-pitched percussion I would try to achieve the same movement using instruments with stronger attacks [Ed. "attack" in music refers to how quickly a note reaches full volume, or how strongly a note is struck]. Putting aside the instrumentation, the most helpful process for me was to write a piece of music and then put it on a loop while I did other work. That way I could get a much better feel of how well it helped me focus, or if parts were distracting. In the beginning I made more revisions but as I went along the original versions were a lot closer.
Q: Aside from the minimal percussion requirement, did any other goal or restriction of the project present a significant challenge? How did you adapt?
Andrew: I would say one of the more difficult restrictions was to keep the dynamic changes minimal and fluid. Sometimes having those big changes are what really keeps the listener interested in the music, so without that I needed to come up with other ways to renew interest mid-track. I was always in a push and pull between providing enough repetition to allow the listener to sink into the music and keeping the music from getting stale over such a long run time.
Q: There's an incredible variety of styles, instruments, techniques used in these pieces- how did you get the inspiration to push these tracks into so many different places, and what was that writing process like?
Andrew: Well, the very fact that there are so many styles helped greatly in keeping things fresh. I would jump around between styles constantly, so I wouldn't settle into any particular process at any time. I tend to write a lot of music anyway so I have developed techniques for myself to force me to look in new directions. Sometimes I'll even assign pitches of a certain key to numbers on a pair of dice and give them a few rolls to come up with a sequence of pitches. I can pretty much take any set of notes and build it into a successful piece of music. It's a good way to avoid repeating something you've heard before or falling into predictable patterns.
Q: How does your composing process begin? Does it start with a melody or concept in your head, playing around with a given instrument, or with music theory? Maybe a combination of the above?
Andrew: Yes, it happens in all of those ways. In the past I have usually come at a new piece more from the perspective of the orchestration or general sound of the instruments rather than from a harmonic base. I have found for myself, however, that the best pieces usually start with defining the chord progressions for the entire piece up front. After that, I write my melodies and counter melodies. Once the harmonic step is done I can take it in any direction I choose through instrumentation, orchestration, tempo, etc. But sometimes this approach just doesn't work for a certain type of piece that is more about creating a certain feel, or if I simply get inspired by a sound or rhythm.
Q: Do you have any favorite tracks from the collection?
Andrew: Sure. Here are some I personally enjoy either from my experience composing them, or simply because I like listening to them. I am really happy with all of the tracks, but especially so for the orchestral pieces.
Ambient: Tracks 3, 5 var, 8 var
Electronic: Tracks 1, 2, 4 var, 8 var,
Guitar: Tracks 1, 4, 6, 10
Hybrid: Tracks 5, 9 var, 10 var
Orchestral: Tracks 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11
Piano: Tracks 1, 1 var, 3, 4 var, 5, 6,
World: Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4
My thanks again to Andrew! And if you haven't done so already, visit the Thought Sounds 2: Focus home page to learn more about this incredible new collection!


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Andulela Tours, Cape Town
If you're interested in getting under the skin of Cape Town and surrounds, Andulela Tours, accredited with Fair Trade Tourism, offers some unusual day trips.
Perhaps you want to learn how to bead in the African way? Andulela will take you on a half-day or full-day beading safari. Not only will you learn how to make handicrafts with existing crafters and workshops, you'll also learn more about the significance of beads in culture. You might also want to visit artists in their homes, or attend some of the gathering places in the townships – hair salons and spaza shops.
Or if you're interested in food, you might want to learn how to cook a Malay curry from scratch in a house in the historic and colourful Bo-Kaap area. You'll also sample your own delicately balanced and spicy flavours, and learn the art of folding a samoosa (a spicey, deep-fried snack containing meat or a vegetarian filling).
If the soccer spectacle of 2010 in South Africa piqued your interest in the weird ways of local fans with their vuvuzelas (South African plastic trumpets), makarapas (miners' helmets decorated in support of a soccer team) and raised hands to applaud a good move or goal, you'll definitely want to go on a Cape Town soccer tour which will take you from the barest of soccer fields in Gugulethu to luxurious Camps Bay.
But if music is your first love, then Andulela has a special treat for you. Cape Town's jazz is justly world famous, and celebrated in an annual event (the Cape Town International Jazz Festival). But to find the real smoky jazz spots where musos gather and jam, you'll need a guide. You'll be taken to Abdullah Ibrahim's (also known as 'Dollar Brand') music school and meet jazz players and aficionados in a series of little clubs known mostly to insiders.
On the subject of rhythm, you could also go for a drumming session in the township, and wander around to explore the vibe before you settle in front of a djembe (a skin-covered drum).
Andulela Tours also offer a number of quirky wildlife safaris. You can dive with seals or swim with dolphins. You can also go on a tour of the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden with a young, dynamic botanist.
Tours are all designed to give you an authentic experience, to get under the skin of Cape Town and meet real people doing interesting things.
The summer months (October to March) are generally sunny while winter months (May through August) can be rainy and blustery. But winter in the Cape is the highly underrated green season and offers its own advantages.
Depending on the day trip you choose, it will cost approx. R750 per person. This often (but not always) includes a meal.
Most tours take a day or a half a day.
Bring comfortable shoes, a camera, and a hat or jacket (depending on the weather).
Cape Town has more than its fair share of excellent accommodation – from top hotels to township stays. Andulela Tours also offers you the opportunity of staying with a jazz musician in a township.


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Rodney Peterson, the Boston school headmaster allowed to keep his job after he assaulted his wife, was chronically absent from work and struggled with personal bankruptcy for much of his career here, raising questions among his former staff about why Superintendent Carol R. Johnson spoke highly of him as recently as last month.
Johnson, who has apologized for not placing Peterson on administrative leave after his assault arrest in June 2011, repeatedly championed Peterson during his three-year tenure in Boston, creating a $126,000-a-year job for him in 2011, describing him as "among our most outstanding school leaders" in a letter to the judge who sentenced him last August, and recently giving him a reference for a new job in Memphis.
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Daily links, Mon., June 4: Vatileakers v. Vaticanisti, and another American sister gets "notified"
Hard to beat Commonweal's substantial contribution to the conversation about religious liberty
On the heels of LCWR's response to the CDF action against it, America carries Archbishop Peter Sartain's suggestion that the investigation of LCWR is a way to "celebrate" and "deepen communion." Sounds like a party!. Ethicist Christine Firer Hinze of Fordham responds.
Rome continues to generate newsworthy commentary. Former superior general of Maryknoll John Sivalon tiltes his piece "Vatican declares Year of Assault." (!!) Tell us how you really feel, Father. Vatileakers promise more revelations until they succeed in getting Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone and the pope's personal secretary Monsignor Georg Gaenswein sacked. Talk about hardball. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith offers another riff on the "disobedient women" theme by issuing a notification against Sister Margaret Farley's Just Love, which is available in six languages.
I'm beginning to wonder if this is what Jesus had in mind...


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Your Kippah can be Kool! Yarmulkes, also known as kippot and skull caps, can be as much a part of your Jewish wedding or bat/bar mitzvah celebration as the decor, music, and other traditions. Your kippah design can reflect your personal style, match your color palette or theme, and can be a great way for the younger set to embrace the tradition if you get them involved in selecting kippot. There are even eco-friendly options and endless possibilities for personalization.
1. Show Your Style with High-Fashion Hand-Made Yarmulkes from Queen Esther Hair Covers
Mavash Amid, the creative force and founder of Queen Esther Hair Covers, creates exquisitely embroidered designs featuring stunning appliques and beading.
The bat mitzvah tallis features her signature embroidered floral designs over light and breezy chiffon. The tallis and a matching kippah complete the Bat Mitzvah girl's ceremonial attire. The handmade tallit and yarmulke add a special touch of class and couture.
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Lisa Prawer, The Tallis Lady, saw that people really enjoyed having something beautiful and unique that still reflected their traditions and connected them to their heritage. She sought out artists worldwide in addition to making her own designs so that she could offer her customers a wide array of colors and styles. The Tallis Lady has gorgeous kippot for men in velvet, suede, knit and silk. She also has many beautiful yarmulkes for women, including crystal, beaded, lace and silk.
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For a couture fashion look for the mother of the Bat Mitzvah or the bride, Queen Esther Hair Covers creates hand-made finely beaded rhinestones over net yarmulkes.
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Many bat/bar mitzvahs and couples inscribe the bottom of each kippah with their name and date. You can also include fun instructions (above), or use the space to share a meaningful quote (below).
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The number of nightjar in Britain was in major decline after the Second World War. But now that we manage our public forests to protect wildlife, numbers appear to be increasing again. More than 50% of Britain's nightjar population now nest in woods where mature trees have been cut down and young trees planted. Nightjars are rarely seen during daylight, but at night when they are 'churring' on the branch of a prominent tree they can be picked out against the night sky.
Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus)
Nightjars migrate to Britain from Africa and return there after rearing their chicks. They arrive in the south of England, their main stronghold, in April and in the north of England and central Scotland in May and early June. Nightjar traditionally nest in lowland heath. They prefer areas with scrubby vegetation and the occasional taller tree to 'churr' from, and usually avoid moorland managed for red grouse and sheep. Adult pairs need a minimum of 2 hectares to nest, but they may fly 2-3 kilometres to feed. Nightjar also like forestry plantations, nesting on 'clear fell' sites - where all the trees have been cut down - and on replanted areas, until the trees are around 15 years old. These new heaths provide good nesting cover, plenty of perches and an abundant food supply. At night, radio-tracked birds have been recorded leaving their territories to feed in other habitats, such as deciduous woodland and wet pasture.
Nightjar first breed when they are 1 year old. Nesting begins in May in the south of Britain and in late May/June in the north. There are usually 2 eggs in a clutch, and between 1 and 2 birds survive to leave the nest.
Young nightjars become independent just over 1 month after hatching.
Nightjars feed mainly on the larger moths. They arrive in Britain in late spring and early summer when the moth population explodes. They are most active at the same times of day as moths, at dawn and dusk.
Like many ground nesting birds, nightjars have their nests attacked by predators such as foxes and stoats, and crows and magpies. Adders use nightjar nest platforms for basking and take eggs and small young birds. But these predators do not pose a serious threat to a successful breeding population. The main threat to the species comes from loss of habitat - a reduction in the area of lowland heath or changes in forestry practice that do not recognise the importance of clear felled and replanted forest. Moths can also be affected by pesticide use and a major reduction in moth numbers will affect the nightjar population.
Nightjars are rarely seen during daylight. They remain motionless on the ground, relying on their amazing camouflage - feather patterns that look like dead leaves and old tree bark - to avoid detection. But at night when they are 'churring', they usually perch on the branch of a prominent tree and can be picked out against the night sky. When flying, nightjar swoop and flap around their territories, often coming very close to any observers. Males have prominent white markings on the wings and tail, and females have brown markings that are much less prominent. These stand out even at night, so it is often possible to identify the bird's sex.
People most often encounter the nightjar's distinctive sound. Males perform a prolonged churring call ('nightjar' means night-churr) that may go on for several minutes, varying in pitch and volume. Hear the call here (external). When the birds stop churring, they are often in flight and two other sounds are frequently heard. The first is a rather soft 'coohwick' given as a single note and thought to be a contact call. The second is a slapping or hand-clapping sound caused as the birds clap their wings in flight
How we manage our woods
All Forestry Commission woods have design plans. These help us create long-term objectives and targets for the future. With the help of local enthusiasts, we are able to identify forests where nightjars occur and make sure that plans allow for a sequence of clear felling and replanting, providing suitable habitat and food supply.
Did you know?
We name our bird 'nightjar' from its call. In the US, a close relative singing a different song is called the 'whip-poor-will'.


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Helen Hazel "McGrew" Potter, 96, passed away in her home on Dec. 13, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.
Helen Hazel "McGrew" Potter, 96, passed away in her home on Dec. 13, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.
Helen was born Oct. 17, 1916 in Carterville, Mo., to Mable Myrtle "Ludy" McGrew and Marion William McGrew. Helen graduated Carthage High School Class of 1936 and was a lifetime Jasper county resident. Helen was a member of the Center Point Christian Church. She was a member of the Jasper County Extension Club. Helen was a homemaker.
Helen was united in marriage to Earl William Potter on May 13, 1938 in Carthage, Mo. Earl preceded her in death May 5, 1996.
Helen is survived by three daughters Jane Brooks and Husband Ken of Springfield, Mo., Mary Jo Hoofnagle and Husband Larry of Camden Point, Mo., and Patricia Ann Replogle and Husband Dean of Carthage, Mo., one son Charles Potter and wife Pat of Carthage, Mo., one sister in law Mildred "Midge" McGrew, eight grandchildren Debra Riner, Carla Cordaway, Deanna Smith, Dennis Replogle, Melissa Barlet, Brian Potter, Kari Hoofnagle and Kristopher Hoofnagle, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Helen was preceded by her parents, her husband, two brothers Marion Vincente McGrew and John Nathan McGrew, five sisters Mary August "McGrew" Kenner, Edith Doris "McGrew" Hicks, Ruth Alberta "McGrew" Kirk, Willa Lee "McGrew" Fingerly and Emma Elorna "McGrew" Scott.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at the Ulmer Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be for 7-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at the Ulmer Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery Joplin, MO. Contributions can be made to Center Point Christian Church C/O Ulmer Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.


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As a full Leisure Member you are entitled to the following
For a personalised tour of the club and to find out more about
becoming a member of Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht
Club, please call our Membership Services
team on +971 4 295 6000 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Click on any of the hole numbers highlighted on the map to view
information for that hole.
All distances shown are in yards
From Tee in Red To Green Centre in Black
Not an easy start! A long and straight drive is required if you
wish to have a clear view of the green with your second shot. A
sandy waste on the right and two bunkers on the left make the
opening tee shot quite a test. The green is well protected too,
with sand left and right, and the undulating green demands accurate
club selection if you hope to have a realistic chance for a
And you thought the opening tee shot was tough? From the back
tee this is possibly the most difficult tee shot on the course,
with only a relatively small area of fairway to aim at from the
tee. Water is 'everywhere' left, however two sand traps down the
right side are an incentive not to play too safe. If you have found
the rolling fairway, then the second shot must be struck solidly to
cross the lake that has swept in from the left side. You have to be
positive here to get through this hole with your scorecard
The overhead drawing of this hole makes it look relatively
straight forward, with the yardage belying its difficulty. No water
to deal with, but some deep bunkers down the left side of the
fairway and again around the green ensure that only well struck
shots will be rewarded. If you do miss the green with your
approach, be prepared for a testing chip/pitch as the putting
surface falls away drastically at the back and sides.
The only par 5 on the front nine should offer a good birdie
chance for the longer hitters. However if the prevailing wind is
blowing with any strength, then this hole will be no push-over.
Favour the left side of the fairway to ensure you avoid the bunkers
down the right side, but take care with your second and third shots
here as this hole features a very narrow green and a huge bunker
down the left side that will devour any slight mis-hits.
The first of the par 3's and it is a beauty. Not overly long,
but dependant on the pin location, a par may be hard to achieve.
The Creek lurks ominously at the back of the green, but don't be
fooled - to reach the putting surface you must take enough club to
carry the large sand trap eating into the front left of the green.
Have a close look at the pin location here, because if you hit your
ball to the wrong part of the green, you will do well to take only
two putts!
The feature hole on the front nine. The gents medal and regular
play tees are located on a 'floating' tee, some ten metres out into
the Creek. You really do feel isolated out there as you prepare to
strike your ball back on to the mainland. Look out too for the
three level water feature down the left side, which will usually
have to be crossed with the approach shot unless you are playing
conservatively. A gorgeous hole that requires a confident mind and
relaxed swing.
The longest par 4 on the golf course. The prevailing wind should
be helping but, if not, it will require two mighty hits to reach
the green in regulation figures from the back tees. A gentle
dog-leg, those that can draw the ball right to left will have the
advantage here. Water is lurking down the left for a mis-hit second
shot, however it is not really in play and sand is likely to be the
result for most loose approaches.
The longest par 3 on the course from the back tees. A huge
expanse of water protects the green and the pin location should
dictate your strategy. Only the bravest player will be trying to
get close if the flag is in the back left portion of the green.
Middle of the putting surface is a good play here. Try to make your
par and move on!
No water here, but the ninth is a favourite for many golfers. It
should not play overly long, but a well positioned tee shot is
critical. A soft fade down the left will avoid the bunkers down the
right side and give you a clear view for the slightly uphill
approach shot. The green has two levels and if you put your ball in
the wrong area of the putting surface, your first putt will be a
real challenge. Accurate club selection on this hole is a must.
The longer hitter may try to get home in two shots here if the
wind is favourable and they find the left centre of the fairway
with their tee shot. There is water all the way down the right side
of this hole and plenty of sand too around the front of the green.
Most will try to lay up with their second shot to leave a mid to
short iron approach. A strong par 5 this one.
Two fairly deep bunkers placed strategically on the left side of
the fairway at driving distance, make this left to right dog-leg a
hole that should favour a left to right ball flight from the tee.
An 'island' of trees located in the sandy waste area short and
right of the green will make the approach from the sandy waste area
very difficult, so try to keep your tee shot as far left as
possible. Be careful around the green too, as there are some sharp
run-off areas and an imaginative short game may be needed if you
miss the green.
A very long and testing hole. There is no water, not much sand,
but 453 yards of relatively straight golf hole to be covered and we
still have it graded as stroke index one. There is a slight incline
up to the putting surface, so take enough club with your approach
shot. You will need two well struck shots here to make a regulation
Arguably the favourite par 5 on the course for members. A well
struck tee shot will get over the rise in the fairway and reward
you with potentially another 30 to 40 yards of roll. From there the
decision is whether to have a go at the green. What is not apparent
from the fairway is that the green is an island only accessible
from a walk-bridge positioned on the left side of the green. Laying
up may be a better option for those who are comfortable with their
wedges, but no doubt many of the longer hitters will be tempted.
This is a great example of risk and reward, and this is what makes
it such a great hole.
A tricky par 3. Water lurks at the front and right side, so any
sort of tail on your ball flight is likely to result in a watery
grave. This hole is usually played into the wind, so make sure you
have enough club in your hand before you play. A bail-out left is
likely to find one of three small, but relatively deep bunkers. A
potential 'disaster hole' that will ruin many scorecards.
A fairly gentle hole this one, that moves softly from left to
right. No water and only a little sand to contend with but
nevertheless it requires concentration and respect to get your par
here, with the undulating green offering many different challenges.
Keep your drive down the left side to ensure a clear view of the
green and a level stance for your approach.
The last of the par 3's. A very undulating green awaits at the
end of this hole, which is usually played in a cross-wind. Most
players come up short here, so again choose enough club to reach
your intended target. If the wind is blowing, aim right and allow
for the wind to coax the ball back on target. Again, no water to
worry about so commit to your shot!
This is arguably the start of the finest two consecutive
finishing holes in the region. The 17th is not overly long, but the
salty Creek is only a few feet off the fairway on the left side and
there is no real space to play safe to with the driver up the right
side. For the big hitters, a long iron towards the bunker on the
right is a sensible play. From there, a mid to short iron will be
required to find the slightly elevated green, but don't pull your
approach left as a large bunker awaits and beyond that the watery
doom of the Creek. A beautiful hole.
When the wind is blowing, this is probably the hardest hole on
the course. From the tee you have the Creek on the left, a large
water hazard on the right and bunkers to contend with. If you
manage to find the fairway with your tee-shot, you then have to
carry another expanse of water with your second if you are to find
the green in two shots. A wonderful final hole that will always
guarantee an exciting finish to your round.
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MacMath's Work In Net Helps Send Maryland To 2-0 Win Over Harvard
Nov. 29, 2009
Courtesy of Maryland
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Zac MacMath made five critical saves to aid the Maryland men's soccer team to a win against No. 10 seed Harvard, 2-0, in the third round of the 2009 NCAA Men's Soccer Championship Sunday.
Maryland (15-5-2) moved its record to 12-0 when scoring first when Casey Townsend scored the game-winner at 10:45. After Billy Cortes battled down the near sideline, Taylor Kemp found the ball at his feet and shook a Crimson defender at the corner flag. Kemp then crossed the ball into the center of the box for Townsend, whose strike wedged in between the top of keeper Austin Harms' hands and the cross bar for a 1-0 Maryland lead. The goal is the sophomore forward's sixth of the 2009 campaign and second in NCAA Tournament play.
With 12 minutes remaining in the first half, Maryland keeper Zac MacMath was tagged with a foul on the left side of the box when he clashed with Crimson two-time All-American Andre Akpan. Akpan's ensuing penalty kick was saved by MacMath on the ground then again in the air on Akpan's rebound attempt to keep Harvard at nil.
Though Maryland controlled possession for the majority of the second half, neither squad had a great deal of legitimate scoring chances with both backlines remaining steadfast, especially early on in the period. In the 51st minute, Drew Yates put together a nice run when he drove the ball a solid 25 yards past two separate Crimson defensive stands and shuffled a ball over to Townsend just inside the box but Townsend's shot was blocked.
Cortes, who had to leave the field early in the second stanza after a clear attempt blasted off the side of his head, provided Maryland with an insurance goal when his long-range strike from almost 30 yards out sailed past Harms to his left for a Terrapin two-goal advantage at 77:22. The goal is Cortes' third of the year and his second in the last two matches.
Crimson defender Richard Smith nearly cut Maryland's lead in half with nine minutes remaining in the match, but MacMath made a leaping save to knock the ball over the cross bar.
Reigning national champion Maryland outshot Harvard 15-12 on the match, including a decisive 12-5 advantage in the second half. The shutout win is Maryland's ninth this season. The Terps are now 42-23-4 in NCAA Tournament history and have advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight six times in the last eight years.
"It was muddy, the winds were strong, and we faced a very talented and well-coached Harvard team today," head coach Sasho Cirovski said. "I'm very proud of our team...I thought our preparation was outstanding and that we had a strong sense of confidence."
Maryland will battle a very familiar foe when it faces No. 2 seed Virginia in Charlottesville for the third time this season Friday at 7 p.m. Virginia dethroned defending ACC champion Maryland, 1-0, in the quarterfinals of this year's ACC Tournament in Cary, N.C. in the last meeting between the two storied programs.


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I don't need ANY bad news about my espresso coffee!
From FECYT – Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, via "Eurekalert"
Here is their press release…
"Coffee in capsules contains more furan than the rest"
Coffee in capsules contains more furan than the rest, although the levels are still within safe health limits.
"Preparing a coffee in a drip coffee maker is not the same as making one in an espresso machine or from capsules, because these give rise to differing levels of furan", Javier Santos, a professor at the Department of Analytical Chemistry at the University of Barcelona and lead author of the study, tells SINC. Concern has risen over recent years about the presence of this compound in foods, because of its toxic and carcinogenic effects in animals, as well as the fact that the International Agency for Research on Cancer has listed it as a possible carcinogen in humans.
"The results, published online in the Journal Food Chemistry, reveal that higher concentrations are found in espresso (43‐146 nanograms/mililitre) than in coffee made in drip coffee makers, both in the case of normal coffee (20‐78 ng/ml) and decaffeinated coffee (14‐65 ng/ml). The levels of these toxic products were "slightly lower" (12‐35 ng/ml) in instant coffee, but a great deal higher in those made from the capsules of a well-known brand, which showed up higher levels (117‐244 ng/ml)."
"The reason for these higher levels is due to the fact that hermetically-sealed capsules prevent furan, which is highly volatile, from being released, while the coffee makers used to brew this coffee use hot water at higher pressures, which leads to the compound being extracted into the drink", says Javier Santos. The longer that coffee is exposed to the air in cups or jugs, meanwhile, the more the furan evaporates. "
"Different values, but not dangerous: The researcher stresses that, in all these cases, the levels of the substances found are within the limits considered to be "safe" to health. In fact, the team has estimated the amount of furan ingested as a result of coffee consumption in Barcelona, obtaining values of 0.03‐0.38 micrograms/kilogram of body weight, which is less than the maximum acceptable level (2 μg/Kg of body weight). In order for furan ingestion to exceed the maximum acceptable values, a person would have to drink at least 20 cups of capsule coffee or 30 espressos per day (for the brands with the highest furan content), or 200 instant coffees. These estimates were made on the basis of 40 ml cups and an average body weight for coffee drinkers of around 70 Kg."
"The study also shows that furan concentrations are lower if coffee is roasted at low temperatures over a longer time (140ºC for 20 minutes) than in coffee roasted under usual conditions (200‐220ºC for 10-15 mins)."
Furan, like acrylamide, is one of a group of carcinogenic substances that can form when foods and drinks are subject to heat treatment. They are the result of a reaction, known as the Maillard reaction, between carbohydrates, unsaturated fatty acids and ascorbic acids or its derivatives."
M.S. Altaki, F.J. Santos and M.T. Galceran. "Occurrence of furan in coffee from Spanish market: contribution of brewing and roasting". Food Chemistry 126 (4) 1527, June 2011 (Available online December 2010). Doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2010.11.134.